Peter Boshier

Peter Boshier

ombudsman New Zealand

Peter Boshier is the Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand, known for his work in advocating for the rights of prisoners and ensuring fair treatment within the correctional system. In 2023, he highlighted significant shortcomings in how prisoners' rights are addressed, emphasizing the need for humane treatment and legal protections. Boshier's findings have contributed to ongoing discussions about the effectiveness and ethics of current penal policies in New Zealand.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
5,948
Power
259$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 6.00 0.09% +40% 4,822,233 5,948 $210,000 259$
Totals 2 4,822,233 5,948 $210,000 259$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Peter Boshier is the Ombudsman who initially sided with KiwiRail regarding the consultant spend. 5

Nicola Willis Peters Peter Reidy Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Revealed: Ombudsman forces release of ‘unacceptable’ and ‘excessive’ consultant spend KiwiRail wanted secret

New Zealand New Zealand: Boshier recommended KiwiRail release the total amount paid to McKinsey. 7

Nicola Willis Winston Peters Dean Knight Penny Eathorne David Mclean Rachel Pinn Ed Sims Maryan Street
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ombudsman asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend after earlier ruling it should stay secret

New Zealand New Zealand: Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier stated that workshops should be open to the public by default. 7

Laura Rae James Denyer Grant Dally Rodney Joyce
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Councillor criticises Western Bay water consultation as ‘tokenistic’

New Zealand New Zealand: Boshier highlighted Health NZ’s practice of delaying information being released by sending it to the Beehive first. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Health NZ treats transparency as a buzzword on a whiteboard – Editorial

New Zealand New Zealand: Peter Boshier is the outgoing Ombudsman who has criticized Health NZ for slow responses to information requests. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters take very different styles to world stage – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Boshier warned that stiffer penalties may be needed for government agencies that persistently delay the release of official information. 5

Thomas Coughlan Alexander Gillespie Christopher Luxon Winston Peters Marco Rubio Phil Goff Chelsea Daniels
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ombudsman singles out Health NZ’s attitude to official information

New Zealand New Zealand: Judge Peter Boshier has set a very high standard for John Allen to follow. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Andrew Bayly’s two-week holiday becomes three; school lunches flown in from Australia – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Peter Boshier is the Chief Ombudsman reconsidering whether KiwiRail can withhold the cost of consultancy advice. 5

Winston Peters Peter Reidy Rob Jager Christopher Luxon Paul Goldsmith Nicola Willis Georgina Campbell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuring, welcomes back Winston Peters

New Zealand New Zealand: Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier was satisfied that the public interest did not outweigh the threat to McKinsey and Company. 5

Gwynn Compton Dean Knight Penny Eathorne David Mclean Rachel Pinn Ed Sims Maryan Street Georgina Campbell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ombudsman reconsiders whether KiwiRail’s consultant spend should be kept secret

New Zealand New Zealand: Ombudsman Peter Boshier highlighted that the legal rights and interests of prisoners have been overlooked. 4

Mark Mitchell Tracey Mclellan Eesvan Krishnan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Restorative justice: Rehabilitation advocates on why tough-on-crime policies won’t cut reoffending